U Of A

• ‘Very disturbing’: University of Alberta student describes escape from Afghanistan, living under Taliban

  The University of Alberta's recruitment team worked with international agencies to get Aftikhar Mominzada's visa expediated so he could get to Canada.

  Features

  Apr 24
  
• ‘Intense’ intervention key to childhood reading struggles: U of A study

  The results of a recent reading intervention study are encouraging for parents of children having reading difficulties after two years of pandemic-related learning disruptions.

  Education

  Mar 31
  
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• Province approves tuition increases at universities in Calgary and Edmonton

  Tuition increases in Alberta are capped at seven per cent, but post-secondaries can apply for what are called "exceptional increases," which require provincial approval.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Edmontonians rally at University of Alberta to show support for Ukraine

  Students and staff gathered at the University of Alberta to show solidarity with people living in Ukraine.

  Canada

  Mar 1
• Why dangerous chemicals from the U of A needed to be detonated at Hawrelak Park

  Early in the morning on Nov. 27, a convoy of Edmonton police, EMS and fire vehicles made its way from the University of Alberta to Hawrelak Park with dangerous chemicals on board.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2021
• Frustrated by contract talks, University of Alberta staff hold mock labour strike

  Dozens of University of Alberta staff staged a mock labour strike on their employer's doorstep.

  Education

  Nov 26, 2021
• University of Alberta Students’ Union calling for more action against sexual violence

  In her role as UASU's vice-president of student life, Talia Dixon said reluctance to report is a scenario she hears about all too often.

  Crime

  Nov 12, 2021
• Edmonton police charge former drama teacher, actor after historic sexual assault investigation

  A 49-year-old Edmonton man has been charged in connection with sexual assaults dating back to the early 2000s and police believe there could be more victims.

  Crime

  Nov 2, 2021
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• 4 historic houses on University of Alberta campus saved from demolition

  In a news release Friday morning, the U of A announced the sale of the 100-year-old brick Edwardian-style homes to local real estate developer Primavera Development Group. 

  Education

  Oct 1, 2021
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• Concerns raised over University of Alberta request for volunteers at COVID-19 rapid testing clinics

  The University of Alberta's Non-Academic Staff Association is voicing concerns over a request for staff members to volunteer at COVID-19 rapid testing clinics this fall.

  Education

  Aug 20, 2021